This Is Hastings donned its lacy undergarments and headed up to the Le Singe en Laiton (The Brass Monkey) for some saucy fun at the Moulin Rouge Fancy Dress Night.

The interior was transformed into a circus of debauchery fitted out with ribbon cages and a dancing pole positioned around the stage, with folks from The Electric Carnival Clubnight spinning all the right tunes.

The sun has certainly got its hat on, and This Is Hastings went in search of a cooling treat to keep the heat at bay.

Happening upon The Pelican (a bright and breezy kiosk / cafe on the Old Town sea-front) we stopped to sample their frozen wares.

Ms. Hastings opted for the healthy choice of frozen yogurt topped with honey and raspberries – a perfect breakfast option before hitting the beach (although the yogurt melts fast in the sun, so eat it quick or you may be left with a yogurt smoothie.

Last night saw a momentous victory for team This Is Hastings, at the bi-weekly obscure knowledge-fest that is the Royal Standard Pub Quiz!

The team was made up from a melting pot of general knowledge prowess, including local talent Tara Deighton, and Day Tripper Morgan – an air conditioning fitter, that decided to stay the night in Hastings (an excellent choice in hindsight!)

Quizmaster Tom’s theme for the evening was “The Sun” – with some extreme solar-based brain ticklers.

This Is Hastings particularly excelled in the cartoon bear picture round, and links round. (all answers linked to “seas”)

Also winning a special prize of cuddly Care Bear Love a Lot, for the bonus sun-based limerick round – unfortunately too crass for publishing (“There once was was girl from The Sun …”)

With pockets jangling from the astronomical £22 prize pot, This Is Hastings were entirely humble when taking their victory lap of the pub …

If you want to test your wits against some of Hastings’ finest, get down to the Royal Standard every other Wednesday from 8.30pm!

This Is Hastings stumbled across a brand new shop this week, that has made an appearance on Courthouse Street in Hastings Old Town.

Capsule offers itself as a new “affordable, high quality ” men’s clothing store. All the stock is brand new (but not necessarily current!)

The shop itself is a visual treat to behold, with fixtures and fittings locally made and provided byLeigh Dyer and Dave Reading!

With a fabulous range of shirts, socks and shoes we are sure that Capsule will be a storming success.

When you pop in, make sure to pick up one of their style cards, so that the lovely owner (Lisa) can start building up a profile of her customers’ size and style requirements – so when new stock is ordered in, its made to measure!